Cradley Heath & Old Hill planning approval rate
Cradley Heath & Old Hill ward in Sandwell has a 93.3% approval rate based on 285 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.3%
ward approval rate
285
Decisions
266
Approved
19
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
Cradley Heath & Old Hill is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Cradley Heath & Old Hill compares
Cradley Heath & Old Hill ward
93.3%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Cradley Heath & Old Hill
Proposed two digital 75 inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear/side extension. · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Proposed raising of roof height, reducing gable end openings and cladding to exi · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Retention of rear dormer window, fenestration alterations and conversion of firs · Mon 27 Jul 2026
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